It's Rivalry Week in college football, so on this episode Melanie and I discuss the Aggies' upcoming showdown with the Longhorns and the Bulldogs' annual battle with the Rebels. Naturally this leads into the two of us sharing / pontificating / pondering about all the Lane Kiffin coaching drama, so you're welcome for all of our thoughts despite the fact that not a single soul has asked us what we think. Mel also shares about her weekend of Christmas decorating, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: potential SEC Championship Game match-ups Lane Kiffin coaching drama Ole Miss AD's social media statement about Kiffin Deuce Knight Bucky McMillan Layne's in College Station a great little cashmere pencil tree Melanie's chocolate icebox pudding Erborian CC Red-Correct Pioneer Woman olive wood turner COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier moisturizer wooden tasting spoons sleep headband with headphones Sponsors: Drink LMNT - get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off Branch Basics - use this link and promo code BIGBOO for 15% off a starter pack Storyworth - use this link to save $10 or more on your order
Well, the Aggies got 'er done against South Carolina in the most dramatic way possible this past Saturday, so in this episode Melanie and I are going to break down her experience watching the most epic SEC comeback in the modern football era. And if you're thinking that what you just read sounds a little bit like Jesse Palmer introducing an episode of The Bachelor, well, you're not wrong. Which is to say: this is a football-heavy episode. Because Aggies. We also make time to talk about what we've been watching and what I've been cooking. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: Aggies stage epic comeback win Oklahoma wins at Bama Elko throws a chair post-game Marcel Reed's TikTok Georgia's onside kick against Texas Bamboozled on Friends The Beast in Me on Netflix Being Eddie on Netflix Tamalitoz hard candy shirt tuck band cotton pointelle mini skirt crochet skirt I Just Wanna Chat on IG Sponsors: AG1 - use this link to get a free welcome kit Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Mint Mobile - use this link to shop unlimited plans Dwell - use this link for 25% off a subscription
As has been the case all season, college football has given us plenty to talk about this week (OKAY AGGIES), along with the fact that Melanie and I both got to spend some time at our alma maters. As usual, we break down Side Eyes and I See Yous - and I share why I am teaching myself to focus on Other Hobbies and Pursuits for the rest of the winter. We also discuss what we're listening to and watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: Aggies win at Missouri the Elkos in College Station State loses to Georgia Diamond Dawg Classic Auburn shows life against Vanderbilt Indiana beats Penn State LSU loses to Alabama Cam Coleman's TD catch (I thought I mentioned his name specifically during the episode, but I didn't) Diego Pavia Oregon's game-winning field goal on the road Cole's new jacket College Football playoff standings Aggie Ring Day Unicorn Girl The Great British Baking Show on Netflix The Diplomat on Netflix (and Keri Russell's character is the ambassador to the United Kingdom, not Great Britain) Leslie Odom, Jr. - An Offering: Live at Speakeasy Studios Chad Powers on Hulu Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime disposable eye steam masks Aerie Softest Luxe crew sweater St. Francis with pets Christmas ornament the softest quilted pants airplane wireless adapter for AirPods Sponsors: Helix - use this link for 27% off through December 1st Homeserve - use this link to find the plan that's right for you Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 25% off (exclusions apply)
Well I've been to the beach, Melanie has conquered a seasonal closet clean-out, and the Mississippi State Bulldogs have won their first SEC game in two years. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE. This week Melanie and I discuss all of these things along with our thoughts on Auburn's coaching news and my resolve to be a little more boundaried on social media in November. We also discuss our Side Eyes / I See Yous, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: Mississippi State vs. Arkansas Jeff Lebby in State's postgame locker room Hugh Freeze fired at Auburn Louisiana governor and LSU coaching search Scott Woodward fired at LSU Oklahoma vs. Tennessee YouTubeTV and ESPN are in a fight South Carolina fires their offensive coordinator Kerrygold Aged Cheddar snacking sticks collagen extra strength gummies for hair, skin, and nails DryBar Hot Toddy heat protectant Denim Forever top Crown volumizing shampoo Sponsors: ZocDoc - use this link to find and book a doctor Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off AG1 - use this link for your free welcome kit OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide
Well, it's the best of college football times for Melanie, the worst of college football times for me - and a straight-up soap opera for anyone keeping their eye on the coaching carousel. We talk about all of these things on this episode (Melanie Shankle is ON A HIGH, my friends), as well as our time together in San Antonio for the live show (and an aggressive amount of Mexican food). We also follow up on The Great Tall Boots Quest of 2025, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: A&M vs. LSU Brian Kelly fired at LSU Any Given Saturday on Netflix Jimmy Sexton Scott Woodward the soap opera of Kelly's firing Brian Kelly leaving the football facility Texas vs. Mississippi State Jazz, TX Miami's bad football uniforms our friend Travis Cottrell Aztec Theatre Omni La Mansión del Rio (it is LOVELY) The Collection Texas GAP High Rise True Skinny jeans The Diplomat on Netflix Nobody Wants This on Netflix The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix Ina Garten's memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens The Golden Bachelor sequin pants from live show 10mm gold bead necklace Izzie relaxed pull-on barrel corduroys sidebar: the pants I love that are finally on the Anthro website but are actually pajamas :-| Siete mild taco seasoning Maeve oversized buttondown shirt Sponsors: Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your order Beam - use code BIGBOO for up to 35% off Glow OneSkin - use code BIGBOO for 15% off Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with your order
This past week Melanie drove all over Texas with Caroline, I went to a family wedding, and we both managed to absorb way more college football content than medical professionals might advise. We talk about all of the above on this episode - as well as the fact that we're gearing up Thursday night's live show in San Antonio. October has proven to be quite a time. There are also Side Eyes and I See Yous, of course, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Caroline's new book, The Lion and the Bear Our Amazon Shop our public Patreon post for San Antonio live show ticket exchange Show Notes: Texas A&M vs. Arkansas LSU vs. Vandy Billy Napier out at Florida Clemson vs. SMU Kentucky vs. Texas Mississippi State vs. Florida Ole Miss vs. Georgia Lane Kiffin after hot yoga Lane Kiffin documentary EJ Smith Louisville upsets Miami Cole's new jacket SEC Football Final Fabled Bookshop in Waco the tree at Melissa's wedding The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama Lambert's in Foley, Alabama Threefoot Blooms in Meridian, Mississippi glass ball ornaments UGG cozy knit slippers motion sensor bathroom trash can Dubose re-du serum L'oreal Revitalift hyaluronic acid water cream Medicube overnight mask The Collection Texas Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order AG1 - use this link to get a free frother with your first purchase of AGZ Maya Chia - use code BIGBOO at checkout for 15% off
This week - in a bit of a super-sized episode - our friend Cole Cubelic joins us for some mid-season college football discussion, and needless to say, it is a delight to hear him share about what we've learned and what we're still learning about teams at this point in the season. Plus, there are Side Eyes & I See Yous a-plenty after this most recent weekend of football shenanigans, and Melanie finally admits that in terms of her Aggies, she is actually invested in way more than just the snacks. Mel and I also discuss my ongoing quest to wear tall boots, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! Join Us on Patreon Caroline's new book, The Lion and the Bear Our Amazon Shop our public Patreon post for live show ticket exchange Show Notes: Aggies beat Gators Ty Simpson Garrett Nussmeier Taurean York Mississippi State is improved Seydou Traore Blake Shapen this week's AP Poll Heartworks in College Station Canton porcelain Read & React with Cole and Roman Harper Mobley & Sons in Tuscaloosa Cole's podcast with his wife Katherine, Tuesday Date Night Cole's podcast, The Cube Show Texas at Oklahoma Georgia at Auburn the Washington State logo Penn State fires James Franklin Frye & Co. boots fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas Marry Me Chicken Soup Free People Cruise Oversized Aviator sunglasses IGK Body Language Rice Water Plumping & Thickening Mist cutest Chioiserie paper plates & napkins set Aerie Roll with It button down shirt Sponsors: Boll & Branch - use this link for up to 25% off and free shipping Helix - use this link for 25% off sitewide Drink LMNT - use this link for a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase
This year's Big Boo Bowl went to the Aggies (in an especially dominant second half, I would add), so this week Melanie and I discuss her time in College Station, which included our friend Cole visiting Honey and Big's house before the football game. I share what it was like to enjoy a college football Saturday from the comfort of a Delta flight, and Melanie offers her reaction to the new Taylor Swift album. On top of that, we talk through an unexpected skin care emergency, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Tickets still on sale for San Antonio Live Show with Special Guest Travis Cottrell (10/23/25) Show Notes: Mississippi State at A&M Vandy at Alabama Texas at Florida Ed Orgeron ready to coach again Jesse's Tacos in Bryan, Texas Tuesday Night Night with Cole and Katherine Cubelic Warby Parker ad with Cooper and Arch Manning the Frank & Eileen dress we both love Taylor Swift's new album Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Hydrating Cream LED light tweezers Good Natured Carpet Deodorizer in Mahogany Coconut Songs for the Anxious Heart - LO Worship silk scarf collar necklace Frye & Co western boots Sponsors: Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off AG1 - use this link to get a free frother with your first purchase of AGZ ZocDoc - use this link to book a top-rated doctor today Mint Mobile - use this link to make the switch
It was almost-but-not-quite this past weekend for my Mississippi State Bulldogs, so this week Melanie and I discuss the sort-of-moral-victory along with other developments in college football's very exciting week five. Naturally there are Side Eyes, there are I See Yous, and there is speculation about the State / A&M showdown coming up this Saturday at Kyle Field. Also, I share about our current streaming service(s) situation, Melanie breaks down her exterior paint color selection process, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Tickets still on sale for San Antonio Live Show with Special Guest Travel Cottrell (10/23/25) Show Notes: Mississippi State and Tennessee down to the wire Auburn vs. A&M UVA rushes the field Conner Weigman Haynes King our latest Patreon about NYC Alabama vs. Georgia Oregon vs. Penn State the Gameday crew in all white "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys Sam Pittman out at Arkansas Oregon uniforms against Penn State Lane Kiffin documentary Fluff Bothwell Next Gen Chef on Netflix The Golden Bachelor personalized blanket to remember a beloved pet wide tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses (starter pair) Papier spiral journal wooden, washable wooden spoons Crunchmaster Pimento Cheese crackers Cupocupa comforter set Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off Drink LMNT - use this link for a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off
On this week's episode, Melanie and I have a lengthy discussion about college football (raise your hand if you're surprised), including the big games for the Aggies and the Bulldogs later this week (don't worry, Auburn fans - we do not neglect sharing our reactions to this past weekend's unfortunate incident during your OU game). On top of that, we recap our beach trip and get a somewhat sad update about Melanie's outdoor pillows situation. We also talk about the final episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty season three, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon - Book Club on 9/30 with Virginia Evans & The Correspondent Our Amazon Shop Tickets still on sale for San Antonio Live Show with Special Guest Travis Cottrell (10/23/25) Show Notes: Auburn v. OU Auburn v. OU statement from SEC Officiating Kirk Herbstreit on Notre Dame in playoffs Arkansas v. Memphis Arch Manning and Sam Houston Nick Saban's hair on Gameday Sophie's favorite bacon aka Charlie Sheen on Netflix The Summer I Turned Prettyon Amazon Prime Cafe Thirty-A at Seagrove the outdoor pillows we love (from Anthropologie) Sophie's Early Fall Playlist on Apple Music and Spotify Olivia Dean Polite Society Polite Pout lip balm in strawberry glaze BDG fleece zip-up jacket Voluspa Temple Moss candle on sale (reed diffuser also on sale) Dohm Yogasleep white noise machine barrel leg sweatpants Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Dwell Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life Maya Chia - use code BIGBOO for 15% off
It was quite a weekend for the Bulldogs and the Aggies, so on this episode (from the beach!) Melanie and I talk through our football thoughts and feelings, complete with Side Eyes and I See Yous. And in a development we didn't expect, we got to watch the Emmys together this past Sunday night, so we break down some of that as well. We also mourn the loss of our beloved Hazel - man, that has been a heartbreaker - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: vidalia onion dip recipe Mario Craver the end of the game between A&M vs. Notre Dame Jeff Lebby awards the game ball to Seth Davis Temple's football pants against Oklahoma Haynes King Marcus Freeman Lane and Landry Kiffin's pre-game video Fluff Bothwell Georgia Tech beats Clemson Cole Cubelic and Theo Von Hazel elastic pen pouch Cheddar Jack Cheez-its super sturdy retro folding chairs mahjong line finders Voluspa Mediterranean Lemon candle Sponsors: AG1 - use this link to get a free welcome kit and a 30-day supply of AGZ plus a free frother Drink LMNT - use this link for a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase Helix - use this link for 25% off sitewide Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift
This is an extra long episode thanks to Mississippi State's football stunner and my trip to the Mississippi Delta. I mean, WHAT A TIME, everyone. The Bulldogs got a signature win against Arizona State, and everything from the uniforms to the crowd to the social media to the CATCHING OF THE FOOTBALL was absolutely fantastic. Naturally Melanie and I break down all of my thoughts and reactions to the game, plus some observations about the college football weekend in general. We also talk to our good friend Travis Cottrell - who's the special guest for our San Antonio live show - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: State's new black uniforms Arizona State's helmets Blake Shapen's hair Brenen Thompson the exciting (thrilling!) end of the State / ASU game my favorite State social media post of all time Florida's tough loss Clemson struggles against Troy Cassius Howell's three sacks HailState Instagram account Mississippi Delta The Barn by Wright Thompson George Somerville from Scotland Ramon's in Clarksdale Laurin McCracken Caroline's new book The Summer I Turned Pretty Travis Cottrell Running Girl sports bra Old Try prints American Flat picture frame 24 Days of Beauty Advent calendar denim bomber jacket (also this option) Sponsors: Boll & Branch - use this link for 15% off and free shipping ZocDoc - use this link to find and book a doctor today Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off Mint Mobile - use this link to shop for plans
The first big weekend of the 2025 college football season did not disappoint, and on this episode Melanie and I discuss some of our favorite parts (not to mention our Side Eyes and I See Yous). It didn't hurt that both the Aggies and the Bulldogs were victorious, though admittedly, those wins weren't necessarily pretty. On top of that, Melanie offers an update on Caroline's new Costco membership, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Lee Corso's last GameDay moment - Alabama loses to FSU - Texas loses to OSU - Gus Malzahn offensive coordinator at Florida State - Carson Beck at University of Miami - Zach Calzada at University of Kentucky - A&M defeats UTSA - State defeats USM - Fluff Bothwell - Stonka Burnside - Baylor's opening game uniforms (other people seemed to love them) - Joe Tessitore - Brian Kelly - our friends Cole and Katherine's Tuesday Date Night podcast - Mischa indoor/outdoor pillow - Aesop Eleos body cleanser - Lazyboi cordless leaf blower - glass straws with cleaning brushes - large beaded choker necklace (MY HEART) - sinus medicine for Piper Sponsors: - OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your order - Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order - AG1 - use this link to get a $76 welcome gift with your order
Well, our kids are back at school once again, so apparently (this week, at least), Melanie and I have some freed up mental space to clock a collection of mild frustrations and also grievances. We discuss them, of course, along with a couple of internet-y things that have recently brought me all manner of joy. We also share some anticipation about college football ('TIS THE SEASON), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - gift a Costco membership (what a delightful option) - Huntsville, Alabama is happening - Snail on the Wall bookstore in Huntsville - Marcus Lattimore's poem that brought me to tears - Marcus Lattimore's IG - new GAP commercial with Katseye - let's calm down about Cracker Barrel - Siete Street Corn tortilla chips - Siete spicy dill pickle potato chips - The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime - "Bitin' List" by Tyler Childers - Voluspa Temple Moss candle - Spanx polo tank dress - Swirl decorative glass pumpkins - Cavaliere boots - suede shoulder bag Sponsors: - ZocDoc - use this link to download the app for free and book your appointment - Remi - use code BIGBOO to get up to 50% off your nightguard - Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any purchase - Thrive Market - use this link to shop their Labor Day sale and get 30% off your order with a new membership
On this week's episode Melanie and I recap our (very brief) time together in Nashville, we talk about all the reading I've done over the past week (it's obnoxious, really), and we discuss a couple of takeaways from the most recent round of RushTok (all the balloons at the University of Arkansas really made an impression on us). We also break down my first attempt at playing mahjong, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Caroline's new book, The Lion & the Bear, out October 14th - The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville - Drusie & Darr - restrooms at The Hermitage - Ladybird Taco - New Heights episode with Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift and sourdough - Taylor Swift and Slim Aarons - Bamboozled on Friends - Lilo's Salad (this is the salad that Melanie and I love) - Any Given Saturday on Netflix - e newton jewelry - Tri Delt Bid Day baloons at University of Arkansas - Culpability by Bruce Holsinger - These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean (fairly spicy in the event that you try to avoid spicy) - Let's Make a Scene by Laura Wood (also fairly spicy with a really fun premise) - The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (NOT The Journeyman - I got the title wrong on the episode) - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Taryn Delanie Smith / The Unlikely Countrywoman on YouTube - Bare Home comforter set - By Anthropologie Hardware Side-Slit midi skirt - Mateo's Cantina Salsa - Just in Time cast recording - We the Free Garden Painters pullover Sponsors: - Maya Chia - use code BIGBOO at checkout to save 15% - AG1 - use this link to get a free $76 welcome kit when you subscribe - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order - Helix - use this link through September 8th to get 27% off
This week Melanie shares all about her fun weekend at the lake, I share all about cleaning out my refrigerator (life is full of glamour and also thrills), and we both share about the season finale of The Gilded Age (spoiler alert: WE ADORED IT). We also do a quick analysis of groceries we throw away more often than not as well as dig into some of our recent thoughts about plastic surgery. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Happy Trekking snack mix from TJ's - Trader Joe's Hot Honey popcorn - Bayonet in Birmingham - Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt - Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar - Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar spread - Lilo's Salad - Any Given Saturday on Netflix - Shiny Happy People (season two) on Amazon Prime - The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime - The Gilded Age on HBOMax - Phylicia Rasad - Siete Street Corn tortilla chips - We the Free Lotus jeans - Kut from the Kloth Blake super high rise jeans - Anua Heartleaf pore cleansing oil - PJ Harlowe Lainey / Lola set on sale Sponsors: - Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off - Mint Mobile - use this link for the special offer - Thrive Market - use this link to shop their back-to-school sale - Boll & Branch - use this link to get 15% off and unlock free shipping
On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss her flounder gigging experience, my (two!) trips to Mississippi, and a dessert at Bayonet here in Birmingham that absolutely blew my mind. Plus, we talk about some music we've loved lately and our shared delight about a new Hollywood couple. If that weren't enough (it probably isn't, but oh well - we tried), it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Trader Joe's dips ranking part one and part two - That Green Dip - Southwestern Tossed Salad - Bayonet in Birmingham - Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson - Pamela, a love story - Sonsie skin care - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloots - Snipe Hunter by Tyler Childers - Thelma & James - "Canaries in a Coalmine" - Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson - "Friends & Lovers" - Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas - The Gilded Age on HBOMax - Cremo Palo Santo deodorant / antiperspirant - Trader Joe's butter with garlic, parmesan, and herbs - mattress topper - Lavazza single serve espresso maker (also ordered Cafe Crema pods) - We the Free Camden maxi sweatshirt dress Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order - Hungryroot - use this link and code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box plus a free item for life - AG1 - use this link to get the fre $76 welcome kit when you subscribe - OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off
Since our last episode I've been to New York City, Melanie has been to Nashville, and we both have stories to share. Truth be told, I sort of nerd it up this week as I share about the Broadway shows we saw on our trip, so please bear with me if that's not your sort of thing. MRS. HUDSON'S LITERARY CUP IS FULL. We also talk through a creative idea from Perry, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Just in Time - Jonathan Groff - Shukette in NYC - Angry Alan with John Krasinski - John Proctor is the Villain - Oh, Mary - Tituss Burgess - Death Becomes Her - Ess-a-bagel - Hard Rock Hotel NYC - The Optimist in Nashville - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Billy Joel Radio on Spotify - And So It Goes double album collection - My Mom Jayne - The Bear - It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan - Jules eyeshadow stick cream to powder - The Unlikely Country Woman on IG - Chase Me Cosmetics Superglo brightening pads - La Lumiere New York bracelets - Sundry vintage wide leg track pants Sponsors: - LMNT - use this link for your free sample pack with any purchase - Maya Chia - use code BIGBOO at checkout for 15% off - Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item for life - Dwell - use this link for 25% off a one-year subscription or 50% off a lifetime subscription
This week Melanie and I ponder the reality of technically being old enough to be grandmothers (we know it's a wonderful thing, but we're just not there yet) - which really makes Melanie's tale of her recent wedge-adjacent injury all the more timely (and perhaps painful). We also discuss some of the highlights of last week's SEC Media Days as well as the delight that is the new Billy Joel documentary. On top of all of that, it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Little Em's Oyster Bar - Cole Cubelic - Roman Harper - Sophie's IG highlight of Media Days fashion - Lane Kiffin at Media Days - Benjamin Watson - Laura Rutledge - Sark walks out to the Aggie War Hymn - Eli Drinkwitz - Mississippi State is winning at ice cream - State players at Media Days - Ashby at Clemson Insider - The Gilded Age - My Mom Jayne - Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Billy Joel's Greatest Hits Vols. 1 & 2 - It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas - Sophie at Birmingham Young Life fundraiser - meat tenderizer - Truly Grass Fed butter - Soren mini shirt dress - Pizzeria Uno frozen pizza - magnetic measuring spoons Sponsors: - AG1 - use this link for a free sunscreen stick and welcome kit - Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide - Thrive Causemetics - use this link to get their special offer - ZocDoc - use this link to book an appointment today
On this episode Melanie and I talk about - wait for it - COLLEGE FOOTBALL. It's the week of SEC Media Days, and that always sparks a little football reflection (and also hope!) in the two of us. Given that, we enjoy a little pre-season analysis of A&M's September schedule before we recap our weekends and discuss a movie that we both unexpectedly adored. What a time. Melanie also brings some rom-com concerns to the forefront, and it's her turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now! Show Notes: - Diego Pavia - SEC Football: Any Given Saturday - Ladybird Taco - AGT at Ladybird - Aubie the Tiger - Sophie with Cole on The Paul Finebaum Show (starts around 23 minutes) - El Royale Cafe - Superman - F1 - Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor - Project Hail Mary preview - The Love Haters by Katherine Center - Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas - Tuesday Night Date Night with Katherine and Cole Cubelic - Good Natured Carpet Deodorizer - Salt & Stone santal and vetiver lotion - OSEA undaria algae body oil - Phoebe Scott on IG - Grillo's pickle de gallo Sponsors: - Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off - Mint Mobile - use this link for their special offer - Boll & Branch - use this link for 20% off and free shipping - Thrive Market - use this link to get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift Texas Flood Relief Resources: - Kerr County Flood Relief Fund - Convoy of Hope - Texas Search & Rescue - Cross Kingdom Church (designate RELIEF FUND in notes) - Mercy Chefs - Grape Juice Kerrville - Salvation Army Kerrville - Austin Pets Alive - Beau Bear
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